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The Scariest Things

Mike Campbell

Booking Overview

A host-led horror-film analysis show focused on genre history, trends, tropes, and independent productions, with occasional external contributors joining the regular hosts for focused discussions. Credible pitches include horror critics, film historians, genre authors, festival programmers, and independent horror filmmakers; booking difficulty is likely low because the demonstrated guest profile favors knowledgeable genre contributors over highly prominent celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 175 subscribers

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

admin@scariesthings.com

eric.li@scariesthings.com

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Host

Mike Campbell - Architect and horror-film commentator focused on genre history, trends, tropes, and film analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Knowledgeable horror-film commentators, critics, historians, genre authors, festival programmers, and independent filmmakers.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Ian Parker - Horror History From 1975 To 1979, The Rise Of Slasher Films, Religious Horror, And The Transition From Studio Horror To Independent Productions.

Recent Topics

Film, Horror, Slasher Films, Film History, Independent Film

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Scariest Things
:

Horror History – The Late Eighties Franchise Era: Episode 217

October 07, 2026

Jeffrey Combs in Re-Animator (1985) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Welcome to the late eighties, a much-revered era in the horror genre, and for many horror fans, the foundation of their love for it. The period from 1985 to 1989 was filled with fun, gory, and very rewatchable movies. It was also the era of the unstoppable (and highly profitable) horror franchises. Join the Scariest Things for our deeper dive into the late eighties in Episode 217. The early eighties gave...

Exploring Liminal Horror: Episode 216

September 17, 2026

Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg get trapped in fake suburban hell in Vivarium (2019), a quintissential Liminal Horror Film. Who would have guessed that the hot trend in the 2020s would be liminal space horror? Always visually arresting, but often slow, bleak, and depressing, this subgenre has become an out-of-nowhere genre favorite thanks to the wild success of Backrooms. In addition to smashing the box office with over $360 million in earnings, it also attracted young moviegoers, which ru...

Horror History – The Early Eighties: The VHS Era: Episode 215

August 31, 2026

The early eighties is for many, their favorite era in horror. It was a transition time where filmmakers felt they could still push the boundaries of censorship, but a backlash was coming. This is the golden age of slashers and werewolf films. And most importantly, R-rated movies were arriving at home. That didn't just scare audiences, it scared the morality police. The Scariest Things digs deep in this episode to mine for hidden horror gems in Episode 215.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Scariest Things
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How do I get in touch with The Scariest Things?

The Scariest Things is hosted by Mike Campbell. Its publicly listed emails are admin@scariesthings.com and eric.li@scariesthings.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Scariest Things?

The publicly listed emails for The Scariest Things: admin@scariesthings.com and eric.li@scariesthings.com.

How many listeners does The Scariest Things have?

Podseeker estimates The Scariest Things reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Scariest Things?

The Scariest Things typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Knowledgeable horror-film commentators, critics, historians, genre authors, festival programmers, and independent filmmakers. Recent guests include Ian Parker.

How hard is it to get booked on The Scariest Things?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Scariest Things cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Horror, Slasher Films, Film History, and Independent Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

admin@scariesthings.com

eric.li@scariesthings.com

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